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Mahindra 3016 vs Mahindra Max 28 XL
Verdict: Mahindra 3016 vs Mahindra Max 28 XL
The Mahindra 3016 and the Mahindra Max 28 XL are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Mahindra Max 28 XL leads on rated power with 24 hp against 23 hp. Mahindra Max 28 XL is the lighter machine (1,819 kg vs 2,437 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Mahindra 3016 holds more fuel (26.9 L vs 23.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Mahindra Max 28 XL is the newer design (2012 vs 2011). In short: choose the Mahindra Max 28 XL for outright pulling power, or the Mahindra 3016 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Mahindra
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Mahindra
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
23 hp
24 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
MahindraReference
MahindraReference
Manufacturer
MitsubishiReference
MitsubishiReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Original price
$16,810 (2013 hydro )Reference
$13,750 (2012 shuttle )Reference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
26.9 LReference
23.1 LReference
Engine
20.9 kWReference
20.9 kWReference
Displacement
1.3 LReference
1.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 92 mmReference
78 x 92 mmReference
Power
20.9 kWReference
20.9 kWReference
Fuel system
indirect injectionReference
direct injectionReference
Compression
22:1Reference
22:1Reference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel Type
dieselReference
dieselReference
No of Cylinders
3 cylinderReference
3 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,600 RPMReference
2,600 RPMReference
Bore and stroke
3.071x3.622 inchesReference
3.071x3.622 inchesReference
Compression ratio
22:1Reference
22:1Reference
Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Gear Operating weight
1105 kgReference
825 kgReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Transmission Type
Sync ShuttleReference
Sync ShuttleReference
Wheel Drive
4WDReference
4WDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Gear PTO (claimed)
17.2 kWReference
17.5 kWReference
Hydro PTO (claimed)
15.7 kWReference
16.4 kWReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Valves
1Reference
1 (optional)Reference
Pump flow
29.5 lpmReference
17.4 lpmReference
Steering flow
12.9 lpmReference
10.2 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
1Reference
Control
position controlReference
position controlReference
Rear lift
1200 kgReference
1000 kgReference
Gear Rear PTO
independentReference
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Hydro Rear PTO
liveReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
2000@2525Reference
2000@2556Reference
Mid PTO
optionalReference
optionalReference
Mid PTO Type
2000Reference
2000Reference
Rear PTO
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transmissionReference
Dimensions
Weight
557 kgReference
1819 to 1863 poundsReference
Front tire
7x16Reference
7x12Reference
Rear tire
11.2x24Reference
9.5x16Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7x16. Rear: 11.2x24Reference
Front: 7x12. Rear: 9.5x16Reference
Lawn/turf front
25x8.5-14Reference
23x8.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13.6x16Reference
33x12.5-16.5Reference
Industrial front
27x8.5-15Reference
23x8.5-12Reference
Industrial rear
15x19.5Reference
12x16.5Reference
Length
308 cmReference
277 cmReference
Width
151 cmReference
137 cmReference
Hydro Operating weight
1115 kgReference
845 kgReference
Mahindra 3016 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
50Reference
50Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
46Reference
35Reference
Battery size
46 AHReference
35 AHReference
Attachment overview
Mahindra 3715 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Mahindra 3715 BackhoeReference
Mahindra MB63A BackhoeReference
Digging depth
238 cmReference
193 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
233 cmReference
190 cmReference
Reach from pivot
322 cmReference
259 cmReference
Loading height
160 cmReference
157 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
175°Reference
180°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
150°Reference
Bucket force
1315 kgReference
972 kgReference
Dipperstick force
498 kgReference
409 kgReference
General
Make & Model
MitsubishiReference
MahindraReference
Rollover protective structure
Two-post foldable ROPSReference
Two-post foldable ROPS.Reference
Capacities
Capacity
80.4 ciReference
80.4 ciReference
Power
Max Power
28 hpReference
28 hpReference
PTO
PTO Power
23 hpReference
23.5 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
540 RPMReference
540 RPMReference
Mid PTO RPM
2,000 RPMReference
2,000 RPMReference
Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed
540@2,376 RPMReference
540@2,376 RPMReference
Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed
2,000@2,525 RPMReference
2,000@2,556 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
wet discReference
wet discReference
Steering type
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
open centerReference
open centerReference
Remote Valves
1 (optional) ValvesReference
1 (optional) ValvesReference
Steering & Implements flow
3.4 gpm (7.8 gpm)Reference
2.7 gpm (4.6 gpm)Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category 1Reference
Category 1Reference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
1,200.2 kgReference
1,000.2 kgReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
position controlReference
position controlReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Length
308.1 cmReference
277.6 cmReference
Overall Width
151.9 cmReference
137.9 cmReference
Overall weight
1,115.4 kgReference
845 kgReference
Operator station
Seat Suspension
TRUEReference
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Mahindra Max 28 XL attachments
Mahindra MB63A Backhoe
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.